LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 13, 2026) The Quad Cities’ British Auto Club will have their 39th Annual Heartland British Autofest in LeClaire, Iowa, on the Levee on Saturday, August 1. Each year, the event showcases a stunning array of classic British cars, including elegant Jaguars, Land Rovers, MGs, Triumphs, Austin Healeys, and Mini Coopers, among others. The meticulous attention to detail and the passion for British automotive heritage are evident, making it a must-visit event for the family and car enthusiast.

DJ Daniel Stratman will be providing a great music mix and show related announcements. Hacienda Mexican Grill food truck will be available for food purchase along with all of the other great LeClaire restaurants.

The event goes 9AM-3PM with free admission for spectators. Show registration and car clean-up is 9AM-12PM. Voting by participants must be completed by 1pm and the awards’ presentation is at 3PM.

Longest Distance” and Top Twenty” plaques will be awarded. A trophy will be awarded for Best of Show.” Entrants must be present to win. If not present, next highest vote count wins. Longest Distance” is distance driven in Autofest registered vehicle calculated by GPS from the entrant’s home address to the show site. All entrants will be entered in door prize drawings. The first fifty entrants will receive dash plaques.

For additional information, visit the Quad City British Auto Club website at qcbac.com, or contact the event chairman Sean Frey, srfrey85@gmail.com or 414-801-9577.

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